PROCLAMATION NO. 06

: Proclamation No. 06 declares Wednesday, July 6, 2016, as a regular holiday throughout the Philippines in observance of Eid'l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan).
: Republic Act No. 9177 declares Eid'l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan) as a regular holiday throughout the country.
: The declaration allows the entire Filipino nation to join the Muslim community in peace and harmony in observing and celebrating Eid'l Fitr, bringing its religious and cultural significance to national consciousness.
: The President of the Philippines, by virtue of powers vested by law, has the authority to declare a regular holiday.
: Wednesday, July 6, 2016, was declared a regular holiday for the observance of Eid'l Fitr in 2016.
: Eid'l Fitr is celebrated by the Muslim world for three days marking the end of the month of fasting during Ramadan.
: Salvador C. Medialdea signed the proclamation as Executive Secretary.
: The proclamation was signed in the City of Manila.
: To bring the religious and cultural significance of Eid'l Fitr to the forefront of national consciousness and allow peaceful observance nationwide.
: Yes, the declaration states it is a regular holiday throughout the country.